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Kwara

British  
/ ˈkwɑːrə /

noun

  1. a state of W Nigeria: mainly wooded savanna. Capital: Ilorin. Pop: 2 371 089 (2006). Area: 36 825 sq km (14 218 sq miles)

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The church attack in southern Kwara state was "part of the Fulani expansionist drive, and as a way to displace the locals from the communities for illegal mining activities", Acled told the BBC.

From BBC

He posted on social media on Sunday that all the 38 worshippers abducted in Kwara state had been rescued.

From BBC

Orders were given for many schools to close in the states of Kebbi, Niger, Katsina, Yobe and Kwara.

From BBC

"Thanks to the efforts of our security forces over the last few days, all the 38 worshippers abducted in Eruku, Kwara State have been rescued," Tinubu posted on his X account, referring to the attack that was recorded and broadcast online.

From Barron's

This tradition of the mass Awon marriage, organised in the small town of Shao in Kwara State in October, is linked to local mythology.

From Barron's